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Brinker International, Inc.

EAT · NYSE

Market open$187.45$1.98 (+1.06%)

Key statistics

Previous close$185.47
Open$184.61
Day high$189.78
Day low$183.54
52-week high$192.20
52-week low$100.30
Market cap8.04B
Volume385.75K
Average volume1.15M
P/E ratio18.39
Forward P/E10.18
EPS10.19
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

Brinker International (EAT) surged after Wells Fargo raised its price target from $200 to $220 while maintaining an overweight rating, building on the company's recent earnings beat and continued strong momentum at its Chili's and Maggiano's restaurant chains.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Brinker International shares are edging higher, buoyed by a fresh Wall Street analyst initiation that's drawing investor attention today. The new coverage comes as Chili's continues its brand expansion momentum — including a high-profile return to the Seattle market via a new Seattle-Tacoma International Airport location, complete with a viral $500 flight-credit promotion. This buzz follows a strong Q3 FY26 earnings report in late April that sent shares surging 14.45%. The broader casual dining backdrop remains competitive, with peers like Red Robin continuing closures and restructuring, while the XLY consumer discretionary ETF trades modestly lower — making Brinker's relative resilience notable amid a choppy market weighed down by tech-led selling and U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions.

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July 17, 2026Brinker International rallied sharply, buoyed by a Wells Fargo price target increase to $220 (from $200) with a maintained Overweight rating, reinforcing confidence in Chili's ongoing momentum. The gain came as the broader restaurant sector navigated a value-focused environment, with Chili's brand continuing to attract attention — including a buzzy airport expansion into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, its first Seattle-area location in a decade. The move outperformed the consumer discretionary sector (XLY), which closed modestly lower, underscoring Brinker's relative strength amid a mixed market backdrop.

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July 16, 2026Brinker International shares fell sharply, pulling back from near 52-week highs as broader profit-taking weighed on the consumer cyclical sector. Despite a constructive fundamental backdrop — including a recent EPS beat, 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth at Chili's, and a KeyBanc price target raise to $204 with an Overweight rating — the stock retreated amid macroeconomic uncertainty driven by Iran-related oil price pressures and elevated consumer cost concerns. Zacks recently highlighted Brinker as one of four restaurant stocks worth buying despite industry headwinds, citing Chili's traffic resilience and disciplined cost management.

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July 15, 2026Brinker International shares declined amid a mixed macro backdrop, as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices weighed on consumer discretionary names despite a softer-than-expected June CPI report. The pullback came even as Zacks highlighted Brinker among restaurant stocks 'worth buying despite industry headwinds,' citing Chili's sustained traffic momentum, industry-leading value positioning, and effective marketing. The broader restaurant industry continues to face pressure from cautious consumer spending and elevated costs, though Brinker's recent Q1 beat — posting $2.90 EPS vs. $2.85 consensus — and raised FY2026 guidance of $10.60–$10.85 EPS underpin an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy with a price target near current levels.

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July 14, 2026Brinker International shares rose nearly 2.2%, touching a new 52-week high of $191.53 intraday, as a Zacks industry outlook feature spotlighted the casual dining operator alongside peers and strong June retail sales data — up 9.4% year-over-year — bolstered the consumer spending backdrop. The move came despite broader market softness driven by U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices, suggesting investor confidence in Brinker's momentum following its Q3 earnings beat ($2.90 EPS vs. $2.85 est.) and FY2026 guidance of $10.60–$10.85 EPS, with a consensus Moderate Buy rating and growing institutional accumulation from names like HSBC, Vanguard, and Swedbank.

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July 11, 2026Brinker International shares rose ~2.6%, touching a new 52-week high of $189.40 intraday, driven by continued momentum behind Chili's remarkable turnaround. A Fast Company feature highlighted CEO Kevin Hochman's transformation strategy — same-store sales up 50% over three years, revenue rising nearly $1 billion to $5.34 billion, and margins expanding from 12% in FY2023 to a projected 18% in FY2026. Institutional accumulation is accelerating, with HSBC and multiple other funds raising stakes, while Wall Street carries a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $185.11.

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July 10, 2026Brinker International shares rallied, closing near their 52-week high, as investors continued to embrace the Chili's turnaround story. A Fast Company feature highlighted the brand's remarkable revival under CEO Kevin Hochman, with same-store sales up 50% over three years and margins projected to reach 18% in fiscal 2026. The stock was further supported by a recent earnings beat ($2.90 EPS vs. $2.85 estimate) and a surge in institutional buying, with firms like UBS, Balyasny, and Capital World significantly increasing their stakes. The consensus analyst target of $185.11 and a Moderate Buy rating underscore continued Wall Street confidence, even as broader consumer discretionary stocks navigated geopolitical-driven inflation concerns.

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July 8, 2026Brinker International closed essentially flat, holding near recent highs as investors weigh a strong fundamental backdrop against broader macro headwinds. The stock hit a fresh 52-week high intraday, supported by its recent additions to the Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 indices, a Morningstar report highlighting Chili's sustained market share gains (13% average annual comparable sales growth over three years), and its GARP credentials after raising full-year EPS guidance to $10.60–$10.85. Macro pressure from escalating U.S.-Iran tensions—which sent oil surging 5%+ and triggered a broad risk-off selloff—capped gains, while analyst fair value estimates near $184.90 suggest modest upside remains.

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Simply Wall Street · July 17, 2026Brinker International (EAT) Earnings Optimism Has Lifted Sentiment But Is The Valuation Already Priced InCNN · July 17, 2026How Chili’s wants to become more Chili’s againMarketBeat · July 17, 2026Stephens Initiates Coverage on Brinker International (NYSE:EAT)TradingView · July 14, 2026Brinker Stock Benefits From Strong Execution and Traffic Momentum
Benzinga · July 16, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Brinker International, Raises Price Target to $220
Benzinga · July 15, 2026Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Brinker International, Raises Price Target to $204
Mt Newswire · June 9, 2026Brinker International Insider Sold Shares Worth $286,777, According to a Recent SEC Filing
Benzinga · April 30, 2026Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Brinker International, Raises Price Target to $207
Mt Newswire · April 30, 2026Brinker's Guidance Appears Achievable, Led by Chili's Chicken Sandwich Launch, UBS Says
Mt Newswire · April 30, 2026Brinker International Remains a Compelling Pick in the Full Service Segment, Morgan Stanley Says
Benzinga · April 30, 2026Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Brinker International, Raises Price Target to $175
Mt Newswire · April 30, 2026Morgan Stanley Lifts Price Target on Brinker International to $207 From $205, Keeps Overweight Rating

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